Call for candidates

Professor in Statistics

No 07289
Posting period: November 12, 2024, to January 10, 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION: Professor
LOCATION: Main Campus
STATUS: Regular
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT:
Faculty of Science
Department of Mathematics
SCHEDULE: Full time tenure-track position

The Université de Sherbrooke is seeking applications for a position of Professor of Statistics. This is a full-time tenure track position in the Department of Mathematics of the Faculty of Science.

About the Department
The Department of Mathematics in Sherbrooke offers undergraduate, Master’s and Ph.D. programs, contributes to several other programs, and organizes a substantial number of scientific activities. The research activities in the department are mostly aligned along two streams: (1) a group of researchers in pure mathematics with a focus on the study algebra and geometric structures, and (2) Statistics.

Functions
• Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Research and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Academic service.
• Scientific community service.

Requirements
• A Ph. D. degree in Mathematics, Statistics or Biostatistics, as well as postdoctoral experience, 
• The ability to teach in French or to achieve this ability in a reasonable period of time, 
• Excellent research skills, 
• Strong teaching skills and a keen interest in teaching both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, 
• The ability and willingness to interact positively with other Faculty members, 
• The ability and willingness to contribute to the Department’s Statistical Consulting Service, 
• The candidate must have the ability to comply with the requirements of responsible research conduct 

The working conditions are governed by the collective agreements in force. 
Regular, full-time, tenure-track position. 
Anticipated start date: June, 1 2025.

Equity, diversity and inclusion 
The Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS) values equity, diversity, equality and inclusion in employment within its community and invites all qualified individuals to apply, particularly women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities in compliance with the Quebec Act respecting equal access to employment in public bodies. The screening and assessment tools can be adapted according to the needs of persons with disabilities who request them, and this, in complete confidentiality. The Université de Sherbrooke also encourages people of all sexual orientations and gender identities to apply. Priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. Learn more about equity, diversity and inclusion at UdeS. 

Application process 
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, JANUARY 10, 2025, 5PM EST. 
We invite you to submit your application electronically by clicking on the "Postuler" button.

Please include an update curriculum vitae, a letter of presentation, and complementary information describing the research interests and accomplishments. 

Additionally, please arrange for three (3) letters of recommendation to be sent directly from the respondents to the following address: 

Dean Faculty of Science
Job Posting no 07289 
Université de Sherbrooke 2500, boulevard de l'Université 
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1K 2R1 
Email: doyensci@USherbrooke.ca